Asked by Sierra Mizgorski on Jul 07, 2024
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The nurse is teaching family members how to perform postural drainage at home for a patient with chronic bronchitis.What instruction should the nurse provide?
A) Plan to perform postural drainage 3 times a day about 1 hour after meals.
B) Don't give any pain medication within 2 hours of performing postural drainage.
C) Perform postural drainage 20 minutes after the patient uses the inhaler.
D) Encourage the patient to remain in each position for 30 minutes to adequately drain the area.
Postural Drainage
A physiotherapy technique used to assist in the clearance of secretions from the airways and lungs by positioning the body in specific ways to utilize gravity.
Chronic Bronchitis
A long-term condition characterized by inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs, leading to persistent coughing and production of sputum.
Inhaler
A medical device used for delivering medication into the body via the lungs, commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Evidence comprehension of optimal positioning for patients undergoing chest physiotherapy to assist in the removal of secretions.
- Acquire knowledge on the core principles and steps involved in conducting postural drainage, percussion, and vibration for pulmonary treatment.
- Instruct patients and their families on the application and upkeep of apparatuses and methods for clearing the airway.
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Learning Objectives
- Evidence comprehension of optimal positioning for patients undergoing chest physiotherapy to assist in the removal of secretions.
- Acquire knowledge on the core principles and steps involved in conducting postural drainage, percussion, and vibration for pulmonary treatment.
- Instruct patients and their families on the application and upkeep of apparatuses and methods for clearing the airway.
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